My career within the fishing community brings me around anglers of all ages and one of the things that I notice when I get I’m around some of the older anglers who have been fishing for decades is they are often quick to dish out advice on protecting yourself from […]
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“Nicky D” of Baudette, Minnesota and Rainy River, Ontario, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at the age of 17, at the Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, Ontario. Nicholas was born on December 5, 2003 in Roseau, Minnesota. He was known for his kind heart, sweetness, goofy personality, and […]
Seniors Month will wind up today, June 29, with a Drive-Thru Barbecue at the Seniors Centre. Stop by between 4-6 p.m. to pick up your supper or hamburger or hot dog. Comes with a bag of chips, pop and dessert. The deadline is tonight at 9 p.m. for the Riverside […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Stephanie Rae Tremblay announces her passing on Friday, June 25, 2021. Stephanie was born on January 29, 1970 in Fort Frances, Ont. to Lester and Diane Mainville. She grew up in Couchiching First Nation and while she lived all over Canada […]
Fort Frances Minor Hockey is seeking new AA coaches for the 2021/2022 season. Coaches will be needed for the U11, U13, U15 and U18 divisions. To apply e-mail secretary.ffmha@outlook.com, by Friday, June 25. A Rainbow Drag Brunch will be held at the Flint House patio, June 26. Two seatings available […]
Every single one of us who knew Doug Anderson immediately thinks of words like kind, helpful, gentle, eager, fun-loving, when we hear his name. It’s a long list of qualities that we all strive for, but qualities Doug had in spades. Our friend has gone ahead, parting the grass and […]
Once again, I was crossing my fingers for rain and didn’t even get 1/10th. I thought it started off looking promising with a nice steady rain on Sunday morning but that tapered off quickly. I guess that is better than nothing at all. I didn’t even attempt to cut my […]
Although most Canadians have heard of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, and know it issued a report and 94 urgent calls to action, few can say what those actions are. Although the TRC’s report is now almost six years old, with only a handful of its recommendations being […]
This will be the second year that Canada Day will be quiet in Fort Frances. There will be no parade. There will be no children’s parade. There will be no gathering of the community at Point Park. There will be no baseball tournaments. There will be no fireworks. Instead, we […]
It is amazing the care and concern people will show to others in our community. They do it without asking or being asked. Their anonymous, selfless concern is outstanding. Take for example our courier driver who arrives in town every morning and stops at a derelict building with a delivery […]
Karen Linda Houghton, age 80 of Watton Township, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 in Thunder Bay. She was born February 28, 1941 in Emo, Ontario to the late Elmer and Florence MacEachern. She married the love of her life, Brian Houghton, on February 16, 1963. Karen worked for the […]
It is with utmost sadness the family of Ivy Almeda Angus announces her peaceful passing on Friday, June 18, 2021, at the Atikokan General Hospital at the age of 87. Ivy was born on October 7, 1933, in Fort Frances, Ont. to John and Ethel (Stewart) Irvine and spent her […]
